Civic Square
The open forecourt in front of the East Wing of the Central Government Complex in Admiralty. In September 2014 it became a focus of the Umbrella Movement protests, and it has been a gathering place in Hong Kong's recent history.
- Where
- Admiralty, Central, Hong Kong
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 22.2804, 114.1662
Get the Civic Square stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Civic Square. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Hong Kong volume with your photos and a note.
Near Civic Square
The Murray 0.3 km
A hotel in Central housed in the former Murray Building, a government office block. The building was repurposed as a hotel and shows how Hong Kong has given new uses to its older civic architecture.
Bank of China Tower 0.5 km
A skyscraper at 1 Garden Road in Central, designed by Pei Ieoh Ming and completed in 1990. Its sharp geometric form, built from triangular sections that stop at different heights, makes it one of the most recognisable landmarks on the Hong Kong skyline.
Hong Kong Park 0.6 km
A public park beside Cotton Tree Drive in Central, built at a cost of HK$398 million and opened on 23 May 1991. It covers 80,000 square metres and holds a large aviary, a conservatory, a tai chi garden and an artificial waterfall among the towers.
HSBC Main Building 0.7 km
The headquarters of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on the south side of Statue Square in Central. The current steel framed building by Norman Foster opened in 1985, and two bronze lions stand guard at its entrance.
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong 0.8 km
A five star hotel on Connaught Road Central, opened in 1963 and long regarded as one of the grand addresses of the city. Its position in the business district near the harbour made it a social landmark for decades.
International Finance Centre 0.9 km
A skyscraper and commercial complex on the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Central. Its main tower, Two IFC, rises about 415 metres, and the complex includes a large mall and the Airport Express station connecting the city centre to the airport.
Victoria Harbour 1.1 km
The natural harbour separating Hong Kong Island from the Kowloon Peninsula, and a major trading port for the territory. Its waterfronts on both sides are lined with towers and promenades, and the Star Ferry has crossed it since the 1880s.
Jamia Mosque 1.5 km
The oldest mosque in Hong Kong, completed in 1890 in the Mid-Levels on Hong Kong Island. It is a Friday mosque and a declared monument, and the nearby streets are named Mosque Street and Mosque Junction after it.
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Questions
Where is Civic Square?
Civic Square is in Admiralty, Central, Hong Kong. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are The Murray (0.3 km), Bank of China Tower (0.5 km), Hong Kong Park (0.6 km).
How do I get the Civic Square stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Civic Square and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Hong Kong volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Civic Square before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Hong Kong volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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